Darko Milicic

The last time the Miami Heat were in the NBA draft lottery, they sought to avoid disaster. This time, when they return Tuesday to the random-but-weighted process, they're seeking a miracle. And perhaps a long-overdue break.

To say the lottery has not been kind to the Heat over the franchise's 29 seasons would be an understatement. Not only have the Heat never gained ground in the drawing for the top three selections in the draft, but have dropped a combined 11 spots over their previous eight appearances.

Two years ago, the stakes were particularly high, needing to at least hold seed at No. 10 or lose that pick to the Philadelphia 76ers. For once, the odds did not betray Pat...

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